The Ministry of Education has confirmed the release of KSh18.5 billion to schools as learners return for the third term of the 2026 academic year.
The funding is expected to ease pressure on schools that have been waiting for government support to meet their daily needs and run learning activities smoothly.
The release comes as schools reopen across the country for the final term of the academic year. The third term began on Monday, August 24, with learners returning after a three-week August holiday.
The money forms part of the government's capitation funding for schools. Capitation is important because it helps public schools meet various expenses connected to learning and school operations.
Schools have in recent months raised concerns over delays in receiving government funding. Such delays can make it difficult for institutions to pay for essential services and provide the necessary learning environment for students.
The release of the KSh18.5 billion is therefore expected to provide much-needed relief to school administrators as they begin the final part of the academic year.
The third term is particularly important because schools will be preparing learners for national examinations later in the year. The Ministry of Education has already confirmed the dates for the 2026 national examinations.
Schools will therefore need adequate resources to support teaching and learning as they prepare students for the examinations.
The government has continued to emphasise the importance of ensuring that schools have the resources required to keep learning uninterrupted.
The latest funding is also expected to support schools as they deal with various costs that come with reopening after the August break.
For parents and learners, the release comes as schools resume normal activities across the country.
Education officials are expected to monitor the distribution of the funds to ensure that schools receive the money and use it for the intended purposes.
The KSh18.5 billion release marks an important step in supporting schools during the final term.
With learners now back in classrooms, schools will be expected to focus on completing the academic programme while preparing candidates for the national examinations later in the year.